Ely Energy Center, Phase II

According to Nevada Power, two gasification units will be added “when commercially viable.”

On February 9, 2009, Nevada Power announced that it was postponing the plant indefinitely because of increasing economic and environmental uncertainties. According to CEO Michael Yackira, the plant could be delayed for up to 10 years, or until carbon capture and storage technologies are available.

Project Details
Sponsors: Nevada Power Company and Sierra Pacific Power Location: Ely, NV Capacity: 1000 MW (two units) Type: IGCC Projected in service: TBD Status: Postponed

Financing

 * Goldman Sachs
 * Lehman Brothers
 * Merrill Lynch

Citizen Groups

 * Bristlecone Alliance
 * Nevada Sierra Club
 * Utah Sierra Club
 * Nevada Conservation League
 * Nevada Clean Energy Coalition
 * Western Resource Advocates

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 * Coal plants cancelled in 2007
 * Coal plants cancelled in 2008
 * State-by-state guide to information on coal in the United States (or click on the map)